Warnings (In effect)

Dixon Entrance West

Issued 04:11 AM PST 09 December 2016

'Gale' force winds of 34 to 47 knots are occurring or expected to occur in this marine area. Watch for updated statements. Please refer to the latest marine forecasts for further details and continue to monitor the situation through Canadian Coast Guard radio or Weatheradio stations.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:39 AM PST 9 December 2016 An Arctic ridge of high pressure will remain over the BritishColumbia Interior today through Saturday. Gale to storm force outflowwinds are expected through mainland inlets this morning. Outflowwinds will ease to gale force by this afternoon. Cold temperaturesfrom the Arctic outflow winds will give a risk of moderate freezingspray near most mainland inlets.

A strong frontal system over Queen Charlotte Sound is giving gale tostorm force easterlies and southeasterlies to south and centralwaters. The low associated with this frontal system will move intoNorthern Explorer by this afternoon. Gale force southwesterlies canbe expected near the low.